The larger of two numbers is 10 more than the smaller number. Five times the larger number is 40 more than 6 times the smaller. Find the numbers.
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The larger of two numbers is 10 more than the smaller number. Five times the larger number is 40 more than 6 times the smaller. Find the numbers.
x, x+10
5(x+10)=40+6x
5x+50=40+6x
x=10
and the other number is x+10
Hence teh numbers are 10,20